Elderly Man Suffers Severely After Fall in Steinhagen

In an unfortunate incident on Saturday evening, a 78-year-old man from Steinhagen fell from his mobility scooter on Sandforther Straße. The incident occurred around 18:55 near a turnaround.

Witnesses who passed by the scene came to the man's aid, providing first aid before emergency services arrived. The incident received immediate attention, and passersby quickly called for help.

The Bielefeld Police Presidency dispatched a specialized accident investigation team to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation is likely to focus on the circumstances surrounding the man's fall from his mobility scooter.

The investigation may involve interviewing witnesses who saw the incident, examining the condition of the mobility scooter, and inspecting the woodland path where the incident occurred. The aim of the investigation is to provide insights into the causes of the accident and potential measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Following the incident, the man was taken to a hospital in Gütersloh for further treatment. The investigation is currently underway at the scene of the incident, and no specific timeframe for its completion has been announced.

The police initiated the specialized traffic accident investigation unit of the Bielefeld Police President's Office to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident on Sandforther Straße on August 30 at 18:55. The public is asked to cooperate with the investigation team and provide any relevant information they may have.

Our thoughts are with the man and his family during this difficult time. We will continue to follow the investigation and report any updates as they become available.